Ours aren't crazy about rain either. Sally almost never potties outside anyway, and Snoopy doesn't mind puppy pads if the weather is bad. Snoopy still asks to have the door opened, just won't go outside. It's a sliding glass door, so he doesn't need it open to see out, but maybe he wants to smell and hear what's going on. Gotta make sure no squirrels are getting ready to attack!?